it is advisable not to make eye contact with suspicious individuals - if anything seems strange, cross the street or walk along the sidewalk on the other side of the parked cars - again avoiding attention by yelling, flashing expensive items and remaining calm are standard practices to embody.

if a trip to an atm is necessary at night, try to look who is outside first, and if it is absolutely necessary to take out large amounts leave the area right away in a taxi - even in crowded 'safe' locations anyone can be followed or signaled via cell phone to someone else nearby.

when suspicious bicycles are seen on the sidewalk it is a good idea to step in between parked cars - robbers on bicycles can come from behind, so everyone should maintain area awareness, especially when walking in empty areas.